Travelling from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Shannon Airport (SNN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Madeira Airport to Shannon Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Madeira and Shannon follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your FNC to SNN flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Ryanair has direct flights from Madeira Airport to Shannon Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Shannon — and maybe even more of Ireland if your schedule allows.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for FNC to SNN flights is Ryanair.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madeira Airport to Shannon Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FNC and SNN:
London Heathrow Airport
Manchester Airport
London Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Shannon Airport (SNN)
$56 is the lowest price for a one-way Madeira Airport to Shannon Airport flight. Return flights start at $143. These fares may change based on demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from FNC to SNN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport to Shannon Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Madeira Airport to Shannon Airport.
Handy information about Madeira Airport (FNC)
When it comes to Madeira Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Madeira to Madeira Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Madeira Airport to Shannon Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to FNC:
Arriving at Shannon Airport (SNN)
Consider booking a hotel near SNN if you're on a late Madeira Airport to Shannon Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Shannon Airport rental car and discover Shannon and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Shannon Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
From Shannon Airport, Shannon is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Shannon Airport (SNN)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Madeira Airport to Shannon Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Shannon. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Madeira Airport to Shannon Airport for July if you want to explore Shannon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 22ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FNC to SNN in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of Ireland
Shannon is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Ireland you should also see. Around 193 kilometres north-east of Shannon, a trip to Dublin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
If you want to check out another major destination in Ireland, consider Cork, roughly 97 kilometres south of Shannon. Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone are key highlights.